Somerset West (so named after an English Governor of the Cape Colony during the 1800's - Lord Charles Henry Somerset) was our next destination, to which we travelled by car from Knysna. The town lies on the slopes of the Helderberg - part of the majestic Hottentots mountains, and is situated approximately 50kms from Cape Town, 6kms from the False Bay Coast - the resort towns of The Strand and Gordons Bay.

View from Sir Lowry's Pass

Somerset West has easy access to three golf courses, including the renowned Erinvale Golf Course where there is situated a beautiful, luxurious Estate Hotel and Spa, which neighbours the magnificent Vergelegen and Lourensford Wine Estates.

Vergelegen Lourensford

We had arranged our stay at a Boutique Country Hotel, which dated back to 1819 - one of the oldest remaining buildings. Both the original building and erf were declared a National Monument in 1986.

Boutique Country Hotel

The guest accommodation is set in a picturesque, tranquil garden - with rolling green lawns, swimming pool, gazebo and fountains. The bedrooms, en suite, are all classically decorated in Victorian style, and one suite has an enchanting view of the Helderberg mountain range.

Thus one's interests, on this particular leg of the trip, whether it be golf, swimming and lazing on the beach, or wine tasting or simply enjoying the ambiance of the wine farms, even reading a book just outside your suite, are easily met and catered for.

About Me

Janet Gallagher

South Africa

I am an author who loves to travel.
My debut book "A Question of Love" (genre Romance/ChicLit/Law) is available on Amazon Kindle) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009DKTWRU. I am presently writing my next book (genre Romance/Mystery).
I fall under the sign of Aquarius and therefore I would not slot myself under any one genre.
I have many interests - gym, family, geeeek! Formerly childrens nurse/air stewardess/personal assistant/ secretary/ dabbled in a couple of university law subjects then worked for many years in a prestigous law firm as Secretary/PA.
I am very family and home oriented but also love travel and pursuing interests and learning from people who are achievers and focused.
My favourite movie stars : male: Ryan Reynolds, Jack Davenport and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers;
female: Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Charlize Theron
Favourite movies: The Proposal, The Devil Wears Prada, August Rush
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